How to Dehydrate Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
This is our step-by-step guide on how to dehydrate chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Dehydrating chipotle peppers in adobo sauce is really easy to do. So it just makes good sense to dehydrate what you use day-to-day and have it on hand in your pantry for when it’s needed.
Equipment
- Removable fruit roll sheet insert (one for each dehydrator tray)
- Common kitchen tools (including cutting boards, chef's knife, spatula, etc.)
- Canning jars with tight-fitting lids
- Desiccant packets for moisture control (optional)
Ingredients
several cans Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
Instructions
Process the Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
- Open and empty the can contents onto your cutting board. The chipotle peppers will likely stain your cutting board.several cans Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
- Dice the chipotle peppers into small pieces. Remove any woody stems you might find.
Prepare the Dehydrator
- Spread and layer the processed Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce on the fruit roll sheets; one 11-ounce can will fill one 13.5-inch round dehydrator tray. If it’s too crowded, prepare another tray.
Dehydrate the Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
- Set the dehydrator thermostat temperature to 160 °F (71 °C). Dry for 24 hours until done.
- After 8 to 10 hours, peel up the dehydrated Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce leather and flip it over for even drying.
When is the Dehydrated Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce Done
- When done, the dried Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce will look and feel a lot like fruit leather, possibly a bit tacky. There should be no wet or mushy areas.
Equalizing and Conditioning the Dehydrated Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
- After a short cooling period, break up the dehydrated chipotle pepper in adobo sauce leather by tearing it into smaller pieces. Then, loosely pack into a clean, dry canning jar with a tight-fitting lid, leaving some headspace.
- Every day, for 7 to 10 days, check the jar for moisture. Roll the jar contents around and note any clumping or sticking. If seen, put it all back on the dehydrator for several more hours.
- If you notice any mold at all, even the slightest bit, throw it all out.
Storing the Dehydrated Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
- Use appropriate-sized canning jars for storage. Depending on how well you dehydrate them and your pantry storage conditions, the dehydrated Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce should keep for at least 12 months.
- An optional food-safe desiccant packet will aid with moisture control.
- Attach or include a label describing the jar contents and the date the product was dehydrated. The label identifies the canning jar contents, and the date helps with the rotation schedule. A first-in, first-out rotation helps us to use items that have been on the shelf the longest, so we're using the oldest food first.
Notes
Drying times will vary depending on your dehydrator and environmental conditions. Refer to your dehydrator owner’s manual for recommended temperatures and times for dehydrating specific foods. Remember to use drying times as a guide.
Nutrition
Serving: 7gCalories: 20kcalCarbohydrates: 3gFat: 1gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
Nutrition information is only an estimate and may differ depending on the ingredients you use.
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